Volvo Penta was founded in 1907 in conjunction with the production of the first marine engine, B1. The Penta company soon became an established internal combustion engine manufacturer, which in 1927 delivered the engine for Volvo’s first passenger car. Volvo acquired Penta in 1935 and Volvo Penta has been part of the Volvo Group since then. It now provides internal combustion engines (ICEs) and complete power systems to the marine industry, power-generating equipment, and similar industrial applications.

No. Engine Family Output Range
(Prime Power Applications)
Number of Cylinders
kVA kWE
1 TD500 Series 80 64 4 (In Line)
2 TAD500 Series 85 - 125 68 - 100 4 (In Line)
3 TAD700 Series 130 - 250 104 - 200 6 (In Line)
4 TAD1300 Series 300 - 450 240 - 360 6 (In Line)
5 TAD1600 Series 450 - 570 360 - 456 6 (In Line)
6 TWD1600 Series 630 504 6 (In Line)
  • The quoted typical kVA / kWe ratings are based on typical generator efficiencies.
  • The kVA figures are calculated with a 0.8 power factor; 1,500 RPM (50 Hz); 220/380 V
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